Slideshow

Final cars of the world's most famous car makers

We look at the final releases of ill-fated manufacturers in the United States

21 May 2019
Final cars of the world's most famous car makers
Motorsport

Formula 1 legend Niki Lauda dies aged 70

Three-time F1 world champion and non-executive chairman of Mercedes F1 “passed away peacefully”, his family said

21 May 2019
Formula 1 legend Niki Lauda dies aged 70
Used cars

James Ruppert: when it comes to second-hand EVs, buy mainstream

Electric micro-cars and expensive EV conversions for classics are an option, but sensible money is spent on big-name models

21 May 2019
James Ruppert: when it comes to second-hand EVs, buy mainstream
Business

Jaguar Land Rover posts heavy annual losses

Firm records pre-tax annual losses of £3.6 billion – but says revival programme is on track

20 May 2019
Jaguar Land Rover posts heavy annual losses
New cars

Land Rover Defender and Range Rover Velar hybrids spotted

Petrol-electric versions of new Defender 4x4 and Velar SUV are seen testing in prototype form

20 May 2019
Land Rover Defender and Range Rover Velar hybrids spotted
Used cars

Used car buying guide: Audi A2

It was a cutting-edge, futuristic vision in 2000 and the world’s only just caught up, but you can buy an A2 from as little as £300

20 May 2019
Used car buying guide: Audi A2
Electronic power steering
This state-of-the-art electric power steering system from ZF has the electric motor on the front driving a wheel on the internal rack via a belt. The wheel and rack work like a nut and a bolt, so as the wheel spins, the rack moves.
Technology

Under the skin: How EPAS is steering electric assistance to a better future

Electric power-assisted steering systems have become the norm for almost all new cars, and are much improved from their initial versions

20 May 2019
Under the skin: How EPAS is steering electric assistance to a better future
New cars

BMW lines up all-electric future for next-generation i8

BMW will decide this year if its new flagship sports car will be electric only or hybrid

20 May 2019
BMW lines up all-electric future for next-generation i8

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